When Your ISP Isn't the Problem: Fixing a Media City Office Network
A Media City office had persistent dropouts and slow performance despite multiple ISP visits. The fix was internal: business-grade routing, switching, and managed WiFi.
Key Results
No more dropouts, stable performance under heavy load, and a network designed to scale across multiple offices.
The Situation
The ISP had replaced hardware and re-tested the fiber line, but internal connectivity still collapsed under load.
Symptoms
The office experienced constant dropouts and slow performance.
- Devices dropping off WiFi
- Unstable performance under load
- Repeated ISP visits
Root cause
Multiple consumer routers were daisy-chained with routing conflicts and no unified management.
- Fragmented WiFi
- No proper switching
- Conflicting routing
The Solution
We rebuilt the internal network with business-grade routing, switching, and centrally managed WiFi.
Core Network
Enterprise routing and switching designed for high device density and stability.
- MikroTik edge router
- Aruba 48-port core switch
- Stable routing under load
Enterprise WiFi
Multiple Aruba access points with wired backhaul and centralized management.
- Wired backhaul
- Centralized control
- Reliable roaming
Scaled Coverage
Extended coverage into two additional offices using existing cabling and local switches.
- Local switches
- Dedicated APs
- Unified SSID
The Results
Reliable performance today, and a network that grows with the business.
Replace consumer routers
Removed daisy-chained Linksys devices and conflicting routing layers.
Install core infrastructure
Deployed enterprise routing and switching for stability and capacity.
Deploy managed WiFi
Installed Aruba APs with wired backhaul and centralized control.
Extend and scale
Added coverage for additional offices without redesign or disruption.
Why This Matters
Consumer routers can’t handle business environments
Fragmented setups create bottlenecks, routing conflicts, and constant troubleshooting.
Your ISP isn’t responsible for internal design
The internet line may be fine while the internal network fails under real device load.
Business-grade infrastructure scales cleanly
A proper core switch, edge router, and managed WiFi make expansion straightforward.
Office network problems that won’t stop?
Book a consult and we will diagnose the internal bottleneck.